Deana FL Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Looking to hear opinions on LLATL...I have never considered using this curriculum, but a friend recently gave me all the HS books (tan, green, gray and gold). I'm browsing the books...just thought I'd ask here for first-hand experience opinions. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I like it. I have used it for a couple of years. I like that it incorporates grammar and dictation as well as creative writing assignments. I also like that it doesn't have an overwhelming number of books to read. I wanted so much to do Sonlight, but I just COULDN'T keep up with the reading selections, I found LLATL and haven't looked back. I also like that it's dictation exercises use excerpts from other books, that are not assigned, that can pique your interest in reading the whole thing without it being required reading. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Well, I really like LLATL, I know for some it doesn't work and the grammar is considered "lite" but it is exactly what I want in a program. Some people use the books a grade level ahead and I think Dayle in Guatemala mentioned that she added in Brimwood press's writing at about 4th grade. I would give it a try or at least have the kids look at the books and see if they would be interested in using them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deana FL Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 We are finishing up FLL4, which is extremely teacher intensive. While I love FLL, I'd rather not be so involved. With LLATL, it looks like I can pretty much hand my dd11 the student book and she'd be alright on her own. Is this your experience? Thank you again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 We are finishing up FLL4, which is extremely teacher intensive. While I love FLL, I'd rather not be so involved. With LLATL, it looks like I can pretty much hand my dd11 the student book and she'd be alright on her own. Is this your experience? Thank you again... I think it can certainly be student lead. The instructions are pretty straight forward and assignements always follow detailed explanations of what is required so if your child can work independently I don't see why not. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I agree with Ibby girl except when there's dictation, then you would read that to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I agree with Ibby girl except when there's dictation, then you would read that to her. Oh yes! Except for the dictation. :p hehehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deana FL Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 The lessons look too long to complete in one day. What does your schedule look like? 1 or 2 per week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 The lessons look too long to complete in one day. What does your schedule look like? 1 or 2 per week? My daughter does a little bit each day. Mostly 1-2 pages or 3-4 if it is a lesson that is best not broken up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 The lessons look too long to complete in one day. What does your schedule look like? 1 or 2 per week? The lessons are not very long, there is one per day. LLATL can be done independently with the exception of dictation as was brought out...:) I like it but not as a stand alone AIO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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